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Childcare can be nearly as expensive as a mortgage in some Midwest states, but legislation sponsored by two lawmakers aims to reduce that cost by increasing subsidy eligibility and funding new childcare centers.
Childcare in Missouri and Kansas is expensive and hard to find. Proposed laws could change that
Childcare can be nearly as expensive as a mortgage in some Midwest states, but legislation sponsored by two lawmakers ai
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Capitalizing on the World Cup, the Kansas City Indian Center put out even more billboards this year calling on the Kansas City Chiefs to change their name and stop stereotypical practices like the “tomahawk chop.”
Seeing more ‘Stop the Chop’ signs around Kansas City? Campaign to rename Chiefs goes even bigger
Capitalizing on the World Cup, the Kansas City Indian Center put out even more billboards this year calling on the Kansa
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Davids fended off a primary challenge from Sarah Preu, a technology and communications professional from Fairway. She'll face Republican Eric Jenkins, a former Shawnee City Council member, in November. (@kansasreflector.com)
Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids and other U.S. House incumbents secure primary victories
Davids fended off a primary challenge from Sarah Preu, a technology and communications professional from Fairway. She'll
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The anti-redistricting group People Not Politicians filed a lawsuit just two hours after Hoskins' announcement that he was rejecting a ballot referendum as unconstitutional. (@stlpublicradio.bsky.social)
Hoskins rejects Missouri congressional redistricting map referendum, setting up court fight
The GOP Secretary of State's decision was expected. Proponents of placing the GOP-leaning map up for a statewide vote wi
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Johnson County judge Christopher Jayaram ruled the state’s abortion restrictions, including mandatory waiting periods, violated Kansans’ right to bodily autonomy and “infringe upon a woman’s fundamental rights.” (@kansasreflector.com)
Kansas judge strikes down long list of abortion restrictions, says decision was not 'even a close call'
Johnson County judge Christopher Jayaram ruled the state’s abortion restrictions, including mandatory waiting periods, v
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Incumbent Republican State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick will face Democratic challenger Quentin Wilson and Libertarian candidate Dustin Coffell in November's election. (@kbianews.bsky.social)
Missouri auditor race: Democrats pick Quentin Wilson to challenge Republican Scott Fitzpatrick
Republicans elected incumbent State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to face off against Democrat-elected challenger Quentin Wi
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Incumbent U.S. Rep. Mark Alford won the Republican primary with more than 77% of the vote. He’ll face Democratic challenger Jordan Herrera, who won 30% of the vote in a crowded primary against six other candidates, in November.
Missouri U.S. Rep. Mark Alford secures 4th District primary victory with Trump's support
The candidates for November’s general election are now set. Can Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Mark Alford keep his seat against
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After narrowly losing to Frank White Jr. in the 2022 Democratic primary, Stacy Lake staged a comeback as winner of the Democratic Jackson County executive race. Lake’s campaign focused on modernizing the Jackson County government and maintaining countywide transparency and accountability.
Jackson County's perennial challenger gets her shot to led as county executive
After garnering close to 50% of the vote in a crowded primary, attorney Stacy Lake may be the next official to carve out
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Missouri voters rejected two major constitutional amendments and picked candidate for new congressional districts last night. Here's who they'll seen on the November ballot.
Here are the key 2026 primary election results from Missouri
Missouri polling places are open from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. on Election Day, Aug. 4. See results as they come in for U.S. House
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Last night Kansas voters picked their candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and House races, and struck down a proposed constitutional amendment on the Kansas Supreme Court.
Here are the key 2026 primary election results from Kansas
Kansas polling places are open from at least 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Election Day, Aug. 4. See results as they come in for Kans
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Republican Senate President Ty Masterson will face Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher, who beat the outgoing governor's pick.
In Kansas governor’s race, Republican Ty Masterson will face Democrat Cindy Holscher
Republican Senate President Ty Masterson will face Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher, who beat the outgoing governor'
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Stigall, a conservative radio talk show host, had previously called President Donald Trump a “political hazard” before changing his stance. The district's Democratic nominee faces headwinds in what is still considered a safe seat for the GOP.
Republican Chris Stigall will face Democrat Josh Smead in the race for Missouri's 6th District
Stigall, a conservative radio talk show host, had previously called President Donald Trump a “political hazard” before c
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Kansas City voters on Aug. 4 overwhelmingly approved five citywide ballot questions — four bond measures totaling $1.7 billion and the renewal of a sales tax that funds economic development in the city’s urban core. (@thebeacon.bsky.social)
Kansas City approves 5 ballot questions allocating money for sewer, water, housing
The questions covered water and sewer infrastructure, affordable housing, aging civic buildings and a sales tax for deve
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After garnering close to 50% of the vote in a crowded primary, attorney Stacy Lake may be the next official to carve out policies and weigh in on the Jackson County budget.
Jackson County's perennial challenger gets her shot to led as county executive
After garnering close to 50% of the vote in a crowded primary, attorney Stacy Lake may be the next official to carve out
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The Associated Press declared Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton the winner of the Kansas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. The win sends Hamilton to a November showdown with Republican incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall.
Kansas Senate race set: Democrat Adam Hamilton to take on Republican Sen. Roger Marshall
The Associated Press declared Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton the winner of the Kansas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
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Incumbent Rep. Emanual Cleaver II will face Missouri State Sen. Rick Brattin in November’s general election. Brattin ran in a crowded Republican primary, beating Taylor Burks, Brad Patty, Brett Hueffmeier and Micah Beebe.
Trump's pick in new 5th District wins Missouri Republican primary to challenge Emanuel Cleaver II
Missouri voters now look to the November election that will determine whether Missouri's redrawn 5th Congressional Distr
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BREAKING: Kansas voters rejected a constitutional amendment that would have changed to electing state Supreme Court justices, in a win for groups that were concerned the change would impact abortion rights and school funding.
Kansas voters reject electing state Supreme Court justices as constitutional amendment fails
Kansas voters rejected a constitutional amendment that would have changed to electing state Supreme Court justices, in a
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A statewide vote guarantees that Jackson County residents will elect the county assessor, though a county-wide vote last year determined the same thing.
Missouri voters pass Amendment 2, requiring Jackson County to elect its assessor
The move brings Jackson County in line with other charter counties, and affirms a vote at the county level last year in
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Amendment 1 is often cited as the funding mechanism through which Missouri can provide free admission into its state parks. (@kbianews.bsky.social)
Missouri voters overwhelmingly approve Amendment 1, funding state parks for another decade
Amendment 1 is often cited as the funding mechanism through which Missouri can provide free admission into its state par
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BREAKING: Missouri's Amendment 5 has been rejected. Voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal that would have given state lawmakers the ability to expand sales and use taxes in order to eliminate the state income tax. (@stlpublicradio.bsky.social)
Missouri voters reject Amendment 5, declining to eliminate state income tax for more sales tax
With Amendment 5’s failure, state lawmakers are now unable to expand sales and use taxes in order to eliminate the state
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BREAKING: Missouri's Amendment 4 has failed. Tuesday's election means future proposed constitutional amendments brought by the public will still need a simple majority of a statewide vote to pass. (@stlpublicradio.bsky.social)
Missouri voters reject Amendment 4, say no to making it harder to amend the state constitution
Because voters rejected Amendment 4, proposed state constitutional amendments brought by the public will still require a
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Kansas voters: Find live primary election results as they come in for governor and other statewide offices, U.S. Senate and U.S. House, plus the Kansas Supreme Court constitutional amendment.
Here are the key 2026 primary election results from Kansas
Kansas polling places are open from at least 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Election Day, Aug. 4. See results as they come in for Kans
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As polls around Missouri close, find live election results as they come in for U.S. House races and the four constitutional amendments on your ballot.
Here are the key 2026 primary election results from Missouri
Missouri polling places are open from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. on Election Day, Aug. 4. See results as they come in for U.S. House
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Chris Harris is building houses for rent near Harris Park, where he owns a nonprofit that teaches kids how to play golf and other outdoor sports. The developments will target families making between $34,000 to $70,000 a year.
A Kansas City neighborhood leader is building new, affordable homes in Ivanhoe
Chris Harris is building houses for rent near Harris Park, where he owns a nonprofit that teaches kids how to play golf
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MO SOS Hoskins rejected a referendum on a 2025 map aimed at ousting @cleaver.house.gov. It's a decision that's not unexpected and will be challenged in court. And if Hoskins is wrong... some election officials have broached the possibility of redo congressional primaries in the fall:
Hoskins rejects Missouri congressional redistricting map referendum, setting up court fight
The GOP Secretary of State’s decision was expected. Proponents of placing the GOP-leaning map up for a statewide vote will go to court to put a vote on the plan on the November ballot.
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BREAKING: Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected both an anti-redistricting referendum and the proposed Respect Missouri Voters amendment, arguing both are unconstitutional and setting up a court fight. (@stlpublicradio.bsky.social)
Hoskins rejects Missouri congressional redistricting map referendum, setting up court fight
The GOP Secretary of State's decision was expected. Proponents of placing the GOP-leaning map up for a statewide vote wi
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Today, Missourians will decide the fate of a proposed constitutional amendment that gives lawmakers the ability to expand sales and use taxes in order to eliminate the state income tax.
It's primary election day, Kansas City!
Today, Missourians will decide the fate of a proposed constitutional amendment that gives lawmakers the ability to expan
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Before the southeast Missouri smelter shut down in 2024, air monitors showed the surrounding area exceeded federal sulfur dioxide standards. (@kbianews.bsky.social)
Missouri aluminum factory linked to high sulfur dioxide emissions set to reopen by year's end
Before the southeast Missouri smelter shut down in 2024, air monitors showed the surrounding area exceeded federal sulfu
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CTF will be distributing the $600,000 in federal funding to eligible prenatal home visit programs in rural Missouri. More than 10% of births in Missouri occur in maternity care deserts. (@kbianews.bsky.social)
Missouri Children's Trust Fund receives federal money to support prenatal home visits
CTF will be distributing the $600,000 in federal funding to eligible prenatal home visit programs in rural Missouri. Mor
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There’s been a steady decline in drive-ins and now only four remain in Kansas. As one town tries to build a new drive-in, some people see hope for the nostalgic movie experience in an era of streaming. (@kmuw.bsky.social)
A new drive-in theater in Kansas? The old movie experience could be growing again
There’s been a steady decline in drive-ins and now only four remain in Kansas. As one town tries to build a new drive-in
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